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Census Bureau: 0.7% of people in Barnwell County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 20,801 citizens living in Barnwell County in 2021, 99.3% said they were only one race, while 0.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Barnwell County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.4% or 10,697 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 46.6% and totaled 9,696 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Barnwell County is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Barnwell County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Barnwell County
White [51.4%]African American [46.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Barnwell County
Estimated Total
White10,697
African American9,696
Some Other Race239
Multiracial136
Asian18
American Indian or Alaska Native15
Source: US Census Bureau

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